Challenge accepted? Why Canadians are doing 22 push-ups

The 22 push-up challenge launched in Ottawa this week. Supporters include our Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds. (Screenshot: Twitter/@THE3JET)

BY KELLY ROCHE

Get down and bang out 22.
A physical challenge raising awareness about suicide among veterans and first responders is taking over the nation’s capital and is expected to go Canada-wide.
The 22 push-up challenge has participants making a 22-day commitment to complete 22 pushups daily and donate $22 to Wounded Warriors Canada.